21 Actifry Recipes | Quick and Easy | Hint Of Helen (2024)

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I’ve owned an Actifry for years and before starting this blog didn’t try to cook much else than chips and frozen food in there. Since experimenting with recipes I’ve found lots of amazing Actifry recipes which I’d now not cook any other way! Some of which have been surprising – here are my favourite 21 Actifry recipes for you to try!

Cooking in the Actifry need not be restricted to just potatoes and chips. Here are 21 of my favourite Actifry air fryer recipes for you to try at home - from curries to toad in the hole, there's a recipe to suit all tastes!

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Total Time 16 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Chinese Chilli Beef

This is one of the best meals I've ever cooked in the Actifry. A delicious Chinese fakeaway of Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Toad In The Hole

Here's how to make Toad in the Hole in your Actifry Air Cooker!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Burgers

Actifry breaded chicken burgers recipe - they're so good you won't cook them any other way again!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Enjoy a Chinese takeaway classic Sweet & Sour chicken by cooking it in your Actifry Air Cooker. Made with pineapples, peppers and onion.

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Total Time 22 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry sausages with onion gravy is a game changer! I won't be making onion gravy separately on the pan ever again! Flavoured with thyme and worcestershire sauce for a rich, sticky gravy.

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Total Time 5 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Chicken Tikka Masala

A creamy, take-away style chicken tikka masala made in the Actifry Air Fryer.

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets in the Actifry are so good! You'll not buy shop bought again!

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Total Time 12 minutes Cuisine Mexican

Actifry Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas made easily in the Actifry. Just one step of cooking and ready in 10 minutes!

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Total Time 30 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Turkey Kofta Curry

A lean turkey kofta curry made easy in the Actifry. The basic minced meat mixture can be moulded around a skewer, sausage style if you'd prefer.

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Total Time 11 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Hoisin Steak

This is a super easy, delicious hoisin steak recipe cooked in the Actifry air fryer. I initially intended to serve this dish on a bed of salad - but today served with noodles - it would work really well with rice, too!

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Total Time 6 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Egg Fried Rice

Delicious Chinese inspired egg fried rice cooked in the Actifry Air Fryer.

Chinese takeaway style salt & pepper chips made in the Actifry with just 1 tablespoon of oil.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Make Chinese Salt & Pepper chicken wings in the Actifry or air fryer. Lightly battered and cooked with onions and peppers.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Satay Chicken

Chinese satay chicken skewers made in the Actifry. Delicious coconut peanut sauce.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Sticky Chilli Wings

Sticky Chinese chilli wings made simple in the Actifry. This super sticky sauce is so good you'll be making it all the time!

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Total Time 37 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Potato Wedges

Delicious, lightly seasoned potato wedges made in the Actifry Air Cooker.

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Total Time 32 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Jacket Potatoes (Baked Potatoes)

You can make delicious, crispy jacket potatoes in your Actifry Air Cooker much quicker than in the oven!

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Chicken Casserole

A true winter warmer! Make chicken casserole in your Actifry Air Fryer for a delicious dinner the whole family will love!

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Total Time 23 minutes

Actifry Spaghetti Bolognese

A simple method of cooking tasty spaghetti bolognese in an airfryer.

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Total Time 28 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Sausage Casserole

Comforting British Sausage casserole made using an Airfryer/Actifry. Easy, winter recipe with baked beans.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Roasted Potatoes

How to make crispy, fluffy roasted potatoes in your actifry / air fryer.

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marilyn curson10th January 2024 - 3:48 pm

Hi Helen. I have made the sausages in onion gravy which was super and the chinese chili beef which was also delicious. I have the Have just printed off some more of your receipes. The next on list are the chicken chow mein and the sausage casserole. Thank you very much.

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Hint of Helen1st February 2024 - 11:03 am

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoy my recipes Marilyn 🙂

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FAQs

What's the difference between an air fryer and an ActiFry? ›

With the AirFryer you can fry, bake, grill, and roast, whereas with the Actifry there is only one way to cook your food. ... You can even use a small oven mold with the AirFryer. One advantage that the Actifry does have in this area is its stirring paddle.

Can you cook anything in an ActiFry? ›

From chicken nuggets to boiled eggs, you can cook many of your Food Optimising favourites in an air fryer – saving time, energy and money! We're still head over heels for our air fryers, which is no surprise considering how many advantages there are to cooking with these clever worktop wonders.

Can I use my ActiFry without the paddle? ›

Never operate the appliance without the mixing paddle – unless specified in the ActiFry recipe – or the appropriate accessory. instructions and recipe book; make sure that you use the right amount of ingredients. to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

Can you cook frozen chips in ActiFry? ›

If you are cooking frozen chips you do not need to add any oil as these already contain oil and could make the chips soggy. If using the 2 in1 feature (bowl + tray) after the food is cooked on the tray, cook the chips for a further 2-5 minutes after you've removed the tray to make them crispier.

What 5 foods should you not put in an air fryer? ›

Take a gander of this list of top foods that should never make their way into your air fryer.
  • Wet Batters. ...
  • Cheesy Items. ...
  • Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  • Baked Goods. ...
  • Greens. ...
  • Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  • Too Much of Anything.
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Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

Households are shelving their air fryers in favour of another kitchen appliance that is cheaper to run, and just as healthy.

Can you fry an egg in an ActiFry? ›

Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 3 minutes for a sunny side over easy fried egg. If you prefer a fried egg with medium egg yolk, add 1 more minute to the cooking time. Use a spatula with firm tip to remove the egg.

Can you cook two things at once in ActiFry? ›

Tefal ActiFry Genius 2in1

With two cooking trays, this one can air fry two dishes at once.

What is the best first thing to cook in an air fryer? ›

Brussels sprouts are the best place to start your air-fried vegetable journey. They crisp up beautifully and take no time at all. If you're making these for a crowd, we suggest frying them up in batches as overcrowding the basket can lead to soggy results.

Can you put tin foil in ActiFry? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

Can you cook burgers in an ActiFry? ›

It's really quick and easy to make Cheese Burgers in the actifry. These simple burgers don't need many ingredients or supervision, making them the perfect mid-week treat for the family.

Can you put plastic in ActiFry? ›

This will either be marked on the bottom of the dish or on the original packaging for the dishes. Plastic and certain types of glass should never be placed in an air fryer.

What is an ActiFry fryer? ›

Tefal introduces ActiFry®, a revolutionary and versatile air fryer that can cook a range of food. Prepare 1kg of perfectly crisp chips using only a fraction of the oil of normal deep fryers. ActiFry's capabilities don't stop there.

Is an ActiFry worth the money? ›

Research shows that air fryers are more energy efficient than using an oven and that means savings on energy bills. They are healthier than deep frying or using an oil-soaked frying pan so there are some health benefits too. The Instant Vortex itself is a good bit of kit.

Is the Tefal ActiFry any good? ›

All in all I would say it's a great buy, I'm very pleased I bought it, it has produced some delicious food with very little oil needed. If you use frozen chips you don't need to add any oil at all, just throw them in and switch them on. It really could not be any easier!

How does an ActiFry work? ›

How does ActiFry work? ActiFry has a hot air distribution system. The heat pulse and optimized hot air circulation evenly cooks the food while the paddle gently rotates the food.

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